About

Dr. Vinayakan received his medical degree in India and completed an anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at The State University of New York. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. Prior to joining Norton Healthcare, Dr. Vinayakan spent three years as program director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Louisville. He also served in an academic role with the university's Department of Anesthesiology for more than five years. He has special expertise in implantable therapy, including spinal cord stimulation and spinal infusion pumps.

Locations


Expertise

Education

  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

    Medical Education, Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, 1988

  • Grady Memorial Hospital

    Internship, General Surgery, 1996

  • SUNY - Syracuse Health Science Center

    Residency, Anesthesiology, 1999

  • SUNY - Syracuse Health Science Center

    Fellowship, Pain Medicine, 2000


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.70 out of 5 4.7 of 5 stars — 93 Ratings, 24 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Provider explained things clearly 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider listened carefully 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider knew important medical history 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider showed respect for what you said 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
Provider spent enough time with you 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
Provider Rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider explained things clearly 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
Provider showed concern 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
Provider included you in decisions 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider discussed treatment options 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

[..] He is the only reason we keep coming back.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/04/2026

The Dris straight forward get to the issue and gave a solution

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/28/2026

Dr V is very thorough and always has good advice for me! Today he helped me come up with a strategy to add strengthening exercises to my morning routine!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/30/2026

Dr V gave me some pointers on my meditation I've been struggling since surgery

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/30/2026

I will definitely recommend services to others

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/29/2026

Great DOC VERY UNDERSTANDING

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/19/2026

I appreciate the ard I receive from Dr V.

4.60 out of 5 4.6 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/21/2026

Dr Vinayakan excellent and does CARE

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/21/2026

Great Job

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/19/2026

Dr Vanyakan has consistently listened to me and offered compassionate and informative care.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/29/2026

Very good doctor

4.60 out of 5 4.6 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/29/2026

Very professional

4.89 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/24/2026

The Doctor that I seen was amazing as always. His Assistant was also tremendously helpful

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/24/2026

This Dr. Is a very caring and very knowledgeable about my health problems and always takes the time to listen.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/22/2026

The Dr, after asking about my concerns, discussed several different treatments plans with me and I found the suggestions to be very helpful.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/29/2025

Dr vinayakan is a good doctor. I would not want to see any other.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/18/2025

The Dr. Is so wonderful, he comes in the room prepared with all my current diagnosis. I have terminal cancer and several other medical issues. The Dr. Usually offers several different treatments that may improve my quality of life. I trust him with my life. He is always pleasant, well mannered, and he acts like I am his only patient.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/09/2025

Dr. V is an excellent doctor. Always kind, courteous and very attentive.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/03/2025

I love Dr V and his nurse Beverly. I always come out of their office feeling more educated about my situation

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/03/2025

Always Great when I visit very Clean staff amazing

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/01/2025

He a great guy we talk about everything an makes sure everything is good with me

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/27/2025

He cares about his pts

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/21/2025

Dr V is a very good doctor. He always listens very carefully to me. [...]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/05/2025

Very pleased with him and staff.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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